Originally Posted by
Onebyone
I bought my Bernina sight unseen online. It was listed on a small quilt shop website as a customer wanted to sell it. Pictures were included. I called the guild in the town where the shop was and was told by the President of the guild the shop had been in business for almost 20 years and had excellent customer service. I bought the machine and it arrived on time. I've been very happy with it. I would never buy anything on Craig's List unless I could see it first and make the transaction in person.
I did the same exact thing and love my Bernina 435. It even came with a very expensive FMQ foot (the BSR) all for like $1,200. I couldn't be happier.
I never see anything on CL.